Nigerian community in U.S. celebrates Adeyemo, Biden’s treasury nominee

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Nigerian community in U.S. celebrates Adeyemo, Biden’s treasury nominee

A coalition of 22 Nigerian-American organisations has congratulated Mr Adewale Adeyemo, on his nomination as the next U.S. Deputy Secretary of Treasury.

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